I really love my work, which is an ongoing inquiry into the nature of health and healing, facilitated by well-trained hands, an understanding of anatomy and physiology, and my intent to be of service to the increased wellness of my clients.
I came to this practice relatively late in life. Even though I am an elder in years and well seasoned, I feel young at heart. A lot of that is because (finally) I am doing work that I truly love.
My fascination for years has been with craniosacral biodynamics bodywork, which I began receiving in 2007 and studying in 2013.
I’ve studied with two Craniosacral Biodynamics teachers, Ryan Hallford and Roger Gilchrist, and I’ve also taken classes in CranioSacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute. I’ve assisted at trainings in both branches of craniosacral bodywork.
I’ve been a licensed massage therapist since 2012, when I graduated from Austin’s Lauterstein-Conway Massage School. My only previous experience with bodywork was training in Reiki in 2011.
I am Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Board certification requires a certificant to pass a rigorous exam and a criminal background check and agree to uphold NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
I am also a licensed Massage Therapy Instructor in Texas and plan to develop continuing education courses as time permits.
My background includes a 40+ year yoga practice, enjoyment of ecstatic dance since 1995, and nearly 20 years practicing meditation, including working with a Zen teacher and several 10-day Vipassana courses in addition to daily practice.
Meditation has been immensely helpful for developing the skills needed for Craniosacral Biodynamics.
My current meditation practice, which I think of as Biodynamic Meditation, involves awareness of my life force energy as it dances through my body-mind-energy system.
My healing journey
I developed PTSD as a child after a traumatic loss, years before it was named and long after that because I didn’t know I had it.
Recovering started with being triggered, working with a good psychotherapist, getting a diagnosis, and doing my own research. Waking the Tiger was instrumental in understanding that the trauma was embedded in my body.
Dreamwork, journaling, and connecting to others’ memories of the tragedy were significant aspects of trauma recovery.
The next step for me was to learn how to relax while lucid, because I didn’t know what it felt like to be relaxed. I started seriously meditating and cranked up my yoga practice.
I also began receiving regular craniosacral bodywork sessions, which made a big difference in my continuing trauma recovery. After receiving sessions, I felt like I was more myself: more centered, grounded, and clear, as if somehow my inner essence and well-being were becoming stronger.
I relaxed myself into quitting my job, going to massage school, and taking my first craniosacral class while still a massage student.
And now here I am, drawing on my training, skills, and experience.
How may I be of service to you?